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Raisibe Maria Mathaba

Raisibe Maria Mathaba

Social Worker
Roodepoort

Summary

Dynamic Social Worker with a proven track record at Tutela Community Care, adept in crisis intervention techniques and client advocacy. Excelled in multidisciplinary team collaboration, significantly enhancing client well-being. Skilled in MS Office and known for maintaining client confidentiality, I bring empathy and strategic problem-solving to every challenge.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

Tutela Community Care
03.2019 - Current
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as ,home affairs,housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
  • Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.

Investigator

Honeydew SAPS
10.2018 - Current
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Assisted in the development of investigative strategies, resulting in more efficient case resolutions.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Maintain a professional tone.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
  • Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
  • Testified in court during court proceedings and trials.
  • Managed sensitive case information with utmost discretion, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in all proceedings.
  • Facilitated training sessions for junior investigators, elevating overall departmental skill levels and investigative techniques.
  • Implemented victim support program, improving community trust and cooperation during investigations.

Child Protection Investigator

JHB Central Child Protection and Family Violence U
04.2013 - 10.2018
  • Testified in court hearings as needed, providing factual evidence to support decision-making processes related to child welfare cases.
  • Participated actively in professional development opportunities, staying informed about the latest trends and best practices in child protection.
  • Demonstrated empathy towards families facing challenging circumstances while remaining objective during investigations.
  • Maintained confidentiality throughout the investigative process, respecting the privacy rights of children and their families.
  • Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.

Student Social Worker

Johannesburg Central SAPS
02.2014 - 12.2016

Enhancing social well being of employees and their families

Trauma debriefing

Stress management workshops

Disability management workshops

Team building

Conduct exit interview

Hospital visits, ill health and home visits

Life skills programme

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of South Africa
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Skills

Client needs assessment

References

Honeydew SAPS Detective branch commander

Mrs Lucia Madinginye - 0825684589

Tutela Linden Office manager

Mrs Merlisa Gobind - 0796783980


Timeline

Social Worker

Tutela Community Care
03.2019 - Current

Investigator

Honeydew SAPS
10.2018 - Current

Student Social Worker

Johannesburg Central SAPS
02.2014 - 12.2016

Child Protection Investigator

JHB Central Child Protection and Family Violence U
04.2013 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of South Africa
04.2001 -
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